Tobyhanna Army Depot task force holds 1st meeting

Wednesday

Apr 16, 2014 at 12:01 AM

The Blue Ribbon Task Force recently held a meeting to discuss community impacts, community support and preparing for a potential Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) in 2017. The purpose of the meeting was to brief the committee on the current financial status at the Tobyhanna Army Depot, designate committees and gain support from the public, business community and elected officials.

Staff report

The Blue Ribbon Task Force recently held a meeting to discuss community impacts, community support and preparing for a potential Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) in 2017. The purpose of the meeting was to brief the committee on the current financial status at the Tobyhanna Army Depot, designate committees and gain support from the public, business community and elected officials.

The task force was originally organized by the Northeastern Pennsylvania Alliance and has been providing community support for the depot since 1992.

In attendance at the meeting were state Senators Lisa Baker and John Blake and state Rep. Mario Scavello, who noted their support for the Depot and that they stand ready and willing to protect it.